General Election 2026: All You Need to Know

The Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding voters to prepare now for the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, November 3, with multiple convenient ways to cast a ballot.

“Every election is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, and we want to make sure every Miami-Dade voter has the information needed to participate,” said Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia. “Whether you vote during Early Voting, by mail or on Election Day, we encourage you to make your plan now and make your voice count.”

Key Election Dates and Deadlines

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026
• Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5 p.m.
• Early Voting: Monday, October 19, through Sunday, November 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
• Vote-by-Mail Ballot Return Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, by 7 p.m.

Vote-by-Mail ballots may be returned to Elections Headquarters in Doral or Downtown Branch Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. During Early Voting, voters may also return Vote-by-Mail ballots at any Early Voting location during Early Voting hours.

Early Voting

Miami-Dade County will offer 28 Early Voting locations from October 19 through November 1. All locations will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early Voting locations:

1. Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami
2. Miami Dade College Kendall Campus — The Fascell Conference Center, 11011 SW 104th Street, Building K, Miami
3. Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia Street, Coral Gables
4. Miami Lakes Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes
5. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 SW 152nd Street, Miami
6. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th Street, Homestead
7. Florida International University — Student Academic Success Center, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami
8. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens
9. Hispanic Branch Library, 1398 SW 1st Street, Suite 100, Miami
10. North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132nd Street, North Miami
11. Historic Garage, 3250 S Miami Avenue, Miami
12. North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
13. Homestead Community Center, 1601 N Krome Avenue, Homestead
14. Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Boulevard, Aventura
15. International Mall Branch Library, 10315 NW 12th Street, Doral
16. Office of the Supervisor of Elections, 2700 NW 87th Avenue, Doral
17. John F. Kennedy Library, 190 W 49th Street, Hialeah
18. Rebeca Sosa Multipurpose Facility, 1700 SW 62nd Avenue, West Miami
19. Joseph Caleb Center Community Meeting Room, 5400 NW 22nd Avenue, Building A, Miami
20. Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th Street, Miami
21. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th Street, Miami
22. South Dade Government Center, 10710 SW 211th Street, Lobby, Miami
23. Kendall Branch Library, 9101 SW 97th Avenue, Miami
24. Stephen P. Clark Government Center — Elections Branch Office, 111 NW 1st Street, Lobby, Miami
25. Lemon City Branch Library, 430 NE 61st Street, Miami
26. West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Boulevard, Miami
27. Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
28. Westchester Regional Library, 9445 SW 24th Street, Miami

Some Early Voting locations have been temporarily relocated. Voters are encouraged to check the Office of Elections website for the most current location information before heading to the polls.

A secure ballot intake station will be available at all Early Voting sites for voters to conveniently drop off their Vote-By-Mail ballots.

Know Before You Go

Miami-Dade County has 755 precincts and 516 polling locations for the 2026 General Election.

Voters are encouraged to verify their registration status, polling location and other election information before voting. On Election Day, voters cast their ballots at their assigned precinct only, which is on their voter information card. 

For complete information about the 2026 General Election, including voter registration, Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting locations and Election Day information, visit www.votemiamidade.gov.

About the Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections

The Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections is committed to conducting secure, accurate, transparent and accessible elections and providing Miami-Dade County voters with the information and resources they need to participate in the democratic process.